We also rejoice in our sufferings, because We know that suffering produces endurance; endurance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given to us. ~ Romans 5: 4-5 It took me a long time to be […]

Matthew 19:26 Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” ~ The White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. So what do we define as impossible? I mean, if I woke up believing I was the Duchess of Cambridge folks might think I was temporarily insane (four of her could fit in my […]

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ~ Thessalonians 5:11 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday! Another Friday is here. Another week has passed. Now is the perfect time to reflect back on your week. Now is the perfect time to reflect back on the lives of […]

On Saturday April 30, 2011, I had a phone conversation that would forever change my life. I wrote this blog post shortly after that day. Josh and I had been trying to get pregnant for quite some time. So when we were approached with the opportunity to adopt, especially considering the amazing family we were […]

Therefore encourage one another and edify one another, just as you are doing. ~1 Thessalonians 5:11 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday! I’ve spent some time reading through blog posts, status updates, tweets and messages trying to catch up with everyone’s lives over the past two months. A virtual baby shower. Physical and mental breaks from […]

I read a fantastic devotional this morning on the Proverbs 31 Ministries website. This is a great site for women and I encourage you to check it out. I have been working on my Prayer Vigil Friday post and happened to get this devotional in my inbox. When I read it, I knew that I […]

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His promises never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday. This Prayer Vigil Friday is dedicated to those whose hearts are angry and whose faith is tried. One of the things I have […]

In a recent bible study, we were asked to come up with an analogy to describe our lives. For example, life is like a roller coaster – ups, downs, dizzying turns, etc. Initially, I had a hard time with this one. Everything sounded so cliched and forced. My family has always said if there wasn’t […]

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. ~ Ecclesiastes 4:12 Praying for another person is one of the most intimate and personal ways to give your support. It creates a bond between the three […]

Well it’s been a few months since her last little tantrum so to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t surprised when the notes started showing up again over the past couple of days. And so with a shaking head and a crooked smile I now present to you the third installment of: Apparently she is a […]